42. Working for Truss, Blackpool with Clinton, and Sewage

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  • 24 August 2022

  • Posted by Alastair Campbell

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Why is raw sewage being pumped into UK rivers? How easy is it to stand up to Liz Truss when she's your boss? And which former US president walked for 2 miles with Alastair in search of a McDonald's?


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